Behavioral Health Therapist PRN (LCSU)

Peace River Center•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

CSU Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct therapeutic clinical services and discharge planning to adults and children in a secure crisis stabilization unit. General Expectations: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Ability to adhere to company and/or program’s dress code standards Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene Essential Requirements: Conduct CSU crisis assessments/interventions which include assessment of co-ocurring issues Facilitate a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients Conduct individual, group and family therapy as needed or as required by the Inpatient Clinical Supervisor Assist in training clinical personnel Provide collateral contacts and coordinate with various service providers to provide for continuity of care Conduct treatment planning/discharge planning reviews with CSU clients Provide crisis interventions, including interventions for co-occurring disorders Conduct follow-up assessments/contacts Concisely and correctly complete clinical documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU Facilitate CSU client discharge process Assist with community presentations as needed Conduct risk assessments on CSU clients Assist with clinical reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation Act as liaison with other PRC programs and other service providers within the community at large Assist in development and implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for CSU clients Provide individual and family counseling for clients and their families Coordinates clients’ care with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team for continuity of care Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time. Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect. Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting. Ability to show respect to all others. Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required. Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors. Ability to work as a backup for BHS or BHT at other CSU as needed. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in mental health related area required. LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) year experience working in a social service field. Will consider volunteer experience. Prefer 2-3 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness. Training: Must complete the following: On-line Baker Act (Florida Statute on involuntary commitment) Aggression Control Technique Security Awareness training First Aid CPR Assigned Netsmart training Knowledge and Skills: Basic crisis assessment and action planning skills Knowledge of counselor ethics Ability to work in a professional and ethical manner Knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 394 and Florida Administrative Codes 65E-5 and 65E-12 Excellent verbal and written communication Strong leadership ability Time management skil Knowledge of various crisis intervention techniques and best practices in emergency mental health Knowledge of community resources Safety Equipment Universal Precautions Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher) Transportation: Must have reliable transportation Work Requirements (PRN Status): PRN employees are required to remain active by working a minimum of two (2) shifts per month. Failure to meet this requirement for two (2) consecutive months may result in removal from the active PRC roster and termination of PRN status. Continued employment as a PRN team member is contingent upon meeting this scheduling requirement. Technology Requirement: As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization. Machines, Tool and Equipment Used: Computer, telephone, fax, copier, cellular Relationships: Supervises: None. However, provides clinical guidance for Team Techs. Work Environment: Fast paced work environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions such as communicable diseases and physical/verbal abuse from an out of control patient/client. Must be able to provide crisis services in various community settings, such as, private residence, emergency shelters, local businesses, community streets and neighborhoods.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mental health related area required.
Minimum of five (5) year experience working in a social service field.
Must complete the following: On-line Baker Act (Florida Statute on involuntary commitment) Aggression Control Technique Security Awareness training First Aid CPR Assigned Netsmart training
Basic crisis assessment and action planning skills
Knowledge of counselor ethics
Ability to work in a professional and ethical manner
Knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 394 and Florida Administrative Codes 65E-5 and 65E-12
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong leadership ability
Time management skil
Knowledge of various crisis intervention techniques and best practices in emergency mental health
Knowledge of community resources
Must have reliable transportation
As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device.
PRN employees are required to remain active by working a minimum of two (2) shifts per month.
Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.
Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
Ability to show respect to all others.
Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
Ability to work as a backup for BHS or BHT at other CSU as needed.

Nice To Haves

LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW preferred.
Will consider volunteer experience.
Prefer 2-3 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness.

Responsibilities

Conduct CSU crisis assessments/interventions which include assessment of co-ocurring issues
Facilitate a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients
Conduct individual, group and family therapy as needed or as required by the Inpatient Clinical Supervisor
Assist in training clinical personnel
Provide collateral contacts and coordinate with various service providers to provide for continuity of care
Conduct treatment planning/discharge planning reviews with CSU clients
Provide crisis interventions, including interventions for co-occurring disorders
Conduct follow-up assessments/contacts
Concisely and correctly complete clinical documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner
Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU
Facilitate CSU client discharge process
Assist with community presentations as needed
Conduct risk assessments on CSU clients
Assist with clinical reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation
Act as liaison with other PRC programs and other service providers within the community at large
Assist in development and implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for CSU clients
Provide individual and family counseling for clients and their families
Coordinates clients’ care with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team for continuity of care